Overview
In July 1862, Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes took command of a secret new warship. At the helm of the Alabama, he became the most hated and feared man along the Union coast, as well as a Confederate legend. Now, with unparalleled authority, depth, and a vivid sense of the excitement and danger of the time, Stephen Fox describes Captain Semmes' remarkable wartime exploits. Burning one Union ship after another, he eluded capture time and again, ravaging Union commerce. But when the tide turned in favor of the Union, foreign ports were less willing to take in the Alabama--forcing Semmes to wander the oceans on a deteriorating ship, his ability to outwit the Union captains diminishing rapidly. Finally, in 1864, a Union ship sunk the Alabama--though not her captain--in a world-renowned battle.
Full Product Details
Author: Stephen Fox ,
Barrett Whitener (Premiere Public Speaking, Washington, DC)
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Imprint: Blackstone Audiobooks
Dimensions:
Width: 17.50cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 16.20cm
Weight: 0.313kg
ISBN: 9781433200564
ISBN 10: 1433200562
Publication Date: 01 August 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Rollicking...A virtuoso display of historical sleuthing [with] more than enough high seas excitement and intimate revelations to keep the reader turning the pages well into the night. -- Mobile Press-Register Fox has provided a healthy dose of excitement in this swashbuckling account of the exploits of an extraordinary naval commander...Fox's account is filled with exciting battles, daring escapes, and interesting insights into the diplomatic wrangling between Britain and the US Civil War and naval warfare aficionados will treasure this book. -- Booklist Whitener is the perfect choice to bring to life the exciting yet tragic adventures of Confederate raider Capt. Raphael Semmes...With Whitener's expert reading, listeners can relive Semmes' sea going triumphs and disasters. And Civil War enthusiasts will have a chance to hear about the conflict's lesser-known episodes. -- Publishers Weekly (audio review) When you think of Confederate Civil War heroes, the names Lee, Jackson, Stuart and Longstreet, among others, come to mind. Historian Fox makes a convincing case that Confederate Navy Capt. Raphael Semmes should be added to that list...[A] fact-filled, cleanly written...well-conceived and executed military biography. -- Publishers Weekly Amazing...sheds light on a seldom observed aspect of [the Civil] War. -- The Tennessean Excellent...An amazing account of adventures on the high seas, full of spies, treachery, and rousing battles. -- Charleston Post & Courier Meticulously researched and entertaining...A true tale of pirates, spies and naval warfare that reads like a thriller. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Author Information
Stephen Fox is the author of six previous books, including Transatlantic, a history of the Atlantic steamship industry. He lives in Massachusetts. Barrett Whitener has been narrating audiobooks since 1992. His recordings have won several awards, including the prestigious Audie Award and numerous Earphones Awards. AudioFile magazine has named him one of the Best Voices of the Century.
